EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold. Holley is part of Team USA headed to London this summer. Follow her journey here as she trains for the 2012 ... Continue Reading
Easy Endurance: Using the Magic 180 Rule
“The most common cause of reduced aerobic function is anaerobic training, and/or too much racing. “ Dr. Philip Maffetone, The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing The body is an amazing ... Continue Reading
Tai Chi Shown to Increase Brain Size
T’ai chi ch’uan, better known as Tai Chi in the English language, is gaining popularity worldwide. Tai chi is a type of Chinese martial art used for both its defense techniques, as well as health ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Valerie Worthington, Entry 14 – You Think This Story’s Over But It’s Ready to Begin
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world-class grappler Valerie Worthington. Follow Valerie as she trains and competes in various events over the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition season. ... Continue Reading
Resveratrol Shown to Boost Athletic Performance
New medical research from the University of Alberta, Canada indicates that resveratrol may enhance exercise training and performance. Resveratrol is an antioxidant produced by some plants to help protect ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 11 – 6/20/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Travis Holley - Athlete Journal 6/20/12 (Read Travis's Bio ... Continue Reading
The Right Tool for the Right Job: Kettlebell, Dumbbell, or Barbell?
Builders have all kinds of tools for the different types of jobs they need to do. They have tools to pour cement to lay foundations, tools to erect scaffolding, and tools to do the landscaping that gives a ... Continue Reading
12 Reps with Chris Duffin, Powerlifter
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our newest feature - 12 Reps. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the ... Continue Reading
Lift Like It’s Your Only Choice – Because It Is
"If I was a woodcutter, I'd cut. If I was a fire, I'd burn. But I'm a heart, and I love. It's all I can do." - Nikos Kazantzakis, The Last Temptation of Christ I'm sitting here being stared at by a ... Continue Reading
Something’s In the Coconut Water – Pregnant CrossFitters
Photos provided by CrossFit LA. When I arrived for my first orientation at CrossFit Los Angeles a couple years ago, a midday workout was in progress and a man with many, many ab-packs was doing solo ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 18 – 6/18/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Ingrid Kantola - Athlete Journal 6/18/12 (Read Ingrid's Bio ... Continue Reading
You Don’t Need to Lift Heavy to Grow Muscle
Developing larger muscles - this is a topic dear to my heart. I have studied this for many years. I have read the research, personally experimented with numerous exercise scripts and protocol, probed the ... Continue Reading
Everybody Poops, Part 2: Every Which Way But Loose
Last week we took a look at what happens when your plumbing ceases to move with it’s normal ease and gusto. This week we’re going to focus on the opposite problem - when sprinting to the bathroom is your ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Jeff Tucker, Part 1 – Cowboy-Firefighter-Gymnast
If you've spent much time talking with Jeff Tucker, it probably wouldn't surprise you to find out he grew up riding broncos. Jeff Tucker is a lot of things: an ex-firefighter, ex-police officer, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 16 – 6/17/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Michael Winchester - Athlete Journal 6/17/12 (Read Michael's Bio ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 13
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's popular topics - doctors who CrossFit, the RKC evolution, overhead squats, digestive ... Continue Reading
Self-Medicating with Athletic Activity: No Prescription Necessary to Take Things Too Far
They say it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Anyone who has nursed a hangover, rued that third slice of cake, or had to massage the cramps out of their hands after having had them clamped ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: How Do I Break a Behavior Pattern?
Dear Willow, There are certain areas of my life that I want to change but I don’t know how. I feel like I try to take steps forward for a period of time, but eventually end up repeating the same ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 7 – Two Masters
Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman Melbourne. Journal Entry 7 - Two Masters Have you ... Continue Reading
“So, Tell Me About Your Childhood…” 14 Exclusive Interviews
In addition to our Featured Coach interviews, we've talked to amazing athletes from a variety of sports - from UFC fighters, to yoga instructors, to bodyguards and strongmen! Get tips on training, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 7 – No Pizza For Me
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold. Holley is part of Team USA headed to London this summer. Follow her journey here as she trains for the 2012 ... Continue Reading
Primal Movement? What It Is And Why We Need It
Can’t full snatch? Maybe you struggle to squat? Ever wondered why you struggle to learn some supposedly simple athletic skill? Barring injury, the problem is often not where you think it is. The ... Continue Reading
Exercise Induced Testosterone and GH Does Not Build Muscle
Everyone knows testosterone and growth hormone play significant roles in building muscle and strength. Perhaps those who know this best are athletes, especially bodybuilders. In men, testosterone plays a ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Valerie Worthington, Entry 13 – Back To Love
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world-class grappler Valerie Worthington. Follow Valerie as she trains and competes in various events over the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition season. ... Continue Reading
